Western Carolina’s Martin to remain in NBA draft

Cullowhee, NC (Sports Network) – Western Carolina guard Kevin Martin, who just
finished his junior season, announced Thursday that he will remain eligible
for the upcoming NBA draft.

“I had until 5:00 pm (et) to make this decision and I did not make my decision
to stay in the draft until 10 minutes till,” said Martin. “I would like to
thank everyone in Cullowhee and Ohio who gave me the opportunity to pursue my
dream.”

Martin ranks fourth on Western Carolina’s all-time scoring list with 1,838
career points. He ranked second in the nation in scoring with an average
of 24.9 points per game and ended the 2003-04 campaign as the Southern
Conference scoring champion for the second straight season.